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Volunteer Program

Hospice provides a valuable service to the community by providing quality end of life care to people faced with a life-limiting illness. The hospice care team supports patients’ and their families’ medical, emotional and spiritual needs. Volunteers are a vital part of the hospice team. They share their talents in ways that offer support to the staff and patients including office assistance, friendly visits, pet therapy and music therapy. Volunteer outreach is personally rewarding and helps enhance the quality of life for hospice patients.

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Volunteer Program

Hospice provides a valuable service to the community by providing quality end of life care to people faced with a life-limiting illness. The hospice care team supports patients’ and their families’ medical, emotional and spiritual needs. Volunteers are a vital part of the hospice team. They share their talents in ways that offer support to the staff and patients including office assistance, friendly visits, pet therapy and music therapy. Volunteer outreach is personally rewarding and helps enhance the quality of life for hospice patients.

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About Volunteer Opportunities

The time commitment for volunteers is flexible and individualized. Volunteering even once a month can be extremely rewarding.
Volunteering is a great opportunity to develop friendships and share your talents with others.

To learn more about the volunteer opportunities available with Continuum Care Hospice, call us at 216-898-8444.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of jobs do volunteers do at Hospice?

There are a variety of volunteer opportunities at Continuum Care Hospice. Volunteers can work directly with patients and families or they can be part of the office support team.

The hospice volunteers are able to provide:

General office and administrative support
Crafting including sewing Forever Bears
Massage therapy
Caring Critters pet therapy
Friendly visits
Comfort Chords music therapy

Who will I be working with?

Hospice volunteers are fully supported by the hospice care team. Volunteers work directly or indirectly with the volunteer coordinator, medical director, nurses, nurses’ aides, social workers and clergy members. The care team will match volunteers with patients or staff members based on their talents and interests.

What skills do I need?

The only requirement for volunteers is the desire to help people. Each person’s talents and strengths will be utilized in a meaningful
way. Hospice volunteers are not required to have a medical background or past hospice experience. All necessary training is provided by the volunteer coordinator and hospice staff. The staff is dedicated to supporting volunteers in every way possible to help ensure a mutually rewarding experience.